Air-Bath and Good Health

Title:Air-Bath and Good HealthWord Count:470Summary:Air is of prime importance for life. One may live for a few days without food or perhaps evenwithout water. But it is impossible to survive even for a minute or two without air.Keywords:Article Body:Air is of prime importance for life. One may live for a few days without food or perhaps evenwithout water. But it is impossible to survive even for a minute or two without air.Oxygen is essential for the process of combustion taking place in all the various cells of thebody. We obtain this oxygen from the air. When we inhale, oxygen of the air dissolves in theblood flowing through the fine capillaries in the lungs, and is thus carried to every cell in thebody.Carbon dioxide and other toxic substances are formed in the cells as the end pr6ducts of

combustion and other processes taking place in the cells. Carbon dioxide thus formed dissolvesin the blood. When this impure blood carrying carbon dioxide reaches the lungs, carbon dioxideis released into the air present in tt1e lungs, and is exhaled with it.Thus when we breathe in, oxygen of the air enters the lungs and dissolves in the blood. Whenwe breathe out, carbon dioxide formed in the body is expelled. In short, the blood gets purifiedin the lungs. Even this elementary information is sufficient to make the importance of deepbreathing obvious to everyone.The main source of oxygen on the earth is vegetation such as trees, shrubs and other greenplants. Plants take up carbon dioxide from the air for their nutrition and growth, and releaseoxygen into the air. The proportion of oxygen in the atmosphere is, therefore, somewhat greaterin areas covered with greenery. Densely populated and industrial areas, on the other hand, arecomparatively deficient In oxygen, and polluted in other ways. The thoughtless and wantondestruction of vegetation going on - today aggravates this deficiency and pollution.All these facts make it obvious that a walk in open space~ covered with greenery, such asgardens and fields, is highly beneficial, especially when accompanied by deep breathing toventilate the lungs. The cool breeze of early mornings, being fresh, pure and rich in oxygen,purifies the blood and the body, and fills the mind with cheer and joie de vivre. The salubriouseffects of fresh air on the body, mind and health are universally recognized.Some suggestions: (1) Always breathe through the nose. The hair in the nose performs the function of a filter,removing the fine dust particles in the air. Moreover, the air gets warmed up in passing throughthe nasal passages, which has a salutary effect in the lungs.(2) Always take deep breaths. The breathing of most city people leading sedentary lives isshallow. The result is that carbon dioxide is not eliminated properly, and toxins consequentlyaccumulate in the body.(3) Do not cover the face while sleeping.(4) In winter, protect yourself from the cold with warm coverings as necessary; but keep thewindows open.Healthy Grocery ShoppingGrocery shopping is something we all have to do, eventhough choosing the right foods can be very hardindeed. To assist you with your healthy groceryshopping, the tips below can indeed help make thingseasier than ever before:1. Never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach.2. Select canned fruits and tuna that are packed inwater, not oil or syrup.

3. Look at the labels for the words \"hydrogenated\"or \"partially hydrogenated\". The earlier you seethem appear on the list, the higher the amount ofunhealthy trans fatty acids the food will contain.4. Don't buy turkey with the skin on it, and ifyou plan to buy chicken - buy a chicken breastmeal.5. When you select frozen dinners, select thosethat are not only low in fat, but low in sodiumand cholesterol as well.6. If you aren't consuming enough dairy products,go with calcium fortified orange juice instead.7. Go for whole grain breads, cereals, and rolls.8. Give cantaloupe a try. With just 95 calories,half of the melon will provide more than a day'ssupply of Vitamin C and beta carotene.9. Don't be tricked into buying yogurt coveredby nuts or raisins, as the coating is normallymade of sugar and partially hydrogenated oils.10. Get some of the low fat treats, such aspretzels, ginger snaps, and angel food cake.By following the above tips when grocery shopping,you'll avoid the bad foods and get those that youneed. There are many different healthy foods atthe grocery store, all it takes is the will powerto go past the bad foods and on to the good ones.(word count 282)PPPPPPet Health Insurance Valparaiso FL. Florida抯Valparaiso FL. Florida is located in Florida Okaloosa County. There are approximately6,408 people living in the city of Valparaiso Florida equaling approximately 2000 households.The average income per household in Valparaiso Florida is approximately $39,521.Approximately 31% of the families in Valparaiso Florida and 6.7% of the general population inValparaiso Florida are living below the poverty level.Pet owners, who have recently brought their pets to Florida, should be aware of the potentialmedical issues involved with exposing their pets to strange surroundings, infectious diseases,

and usual climate conditions, new external and internal parasites, infectious diseases, andemotional distress. Many of the parasites in diseases Florida has to offer are not all thatdifferent found in the rest of the country except the warm climates increase the amount of timeyour pet is exposed.Pet owners have recently moved to Florida need to give their pets plenty of time to adjust totheir new surroundings. To prevent losing their pets whenever they leave the house they shouldbe on a leash or in a fenced yard.Rabies is a terrible disease that is transferable from animals to humans. The most effectivepreventative medicine for rabies is a yearly vaccine. Every county in Florida has rulesenforcing rabies vaccination for all pets. Owners should be aware that any pet that bites thehuman who has not had a rabies vaccine will be immediately euthanized. Pets should receivetheir first rabies vaccination when it is approximately 4 months old.Dog owners should be aware of a disease called canine distemper. Canine distemper is virusthat can be found all over the world that can be effectively controlled with a vaccination. Petowners living in Florida should be aware that the canine distemper virus is present year-roundin the state. The canine distemper virus travels through the air. Although treatment forcanine distemper is available it is difficult, expensive, and has a low success rate. Dog shouldbe first vaccinated for canine distemper as puppies and giving booster vaccinations for the restof their adult life.Parvovirus infection is an extremely contagious viral disease that affects the gastrointestinaltract of dogs of all ages. Dive to contract parvovirus infection generally die within two to threedays if the condition is left untreated. Preventing parvovirus infection is done with a simplevaccination administered by her local veterinarian. Florida has reported many cases ofparvovirus infection in recent years.Because of Florida's warm, moist, climate cats and dogs are able to pick up the case of internalworms and internal parasites year-round. Internal parasites found in dogs and cats include抯hookworms, whipworms, roundworms, and tapeworms. A simple worming regimen is used toflush the worms from a pet body. Because workers are potentially toxic to pets ifadministered improperly you should consult your veterinarian before putting your pet on aworming schedule.抯Heartworms are large roundworms that live in the right side of the dog heart. Heartwormscause a significant amount of internal damage. Early diagnosis is the best way to ensuresurvival other pet that has contracted heartworm disease. Medication given on a daily and/ormonthly schedule that a starter when the dog is just three months of age is the best way toensure that your dog never suffers from heartworm disease. Because Florida has a mosquitopopulation that is present year-round dog should be medicated against heartworm diseasethroughout the year. Florida dog owner should also bring their family dog to a veterinarian fora heartworm test every six months.Because of the hurricanes that can sweep up and down Florida's coastline pet owners in Floridashould consider purchasing a pet health insurance plan that will protect their pets in event of ahurricane. This plan should cover any medical costs the Pat might acquire from stress orinjury and owner should consider purchasing a plan that would cover the expense of boardingtheir pets in case of evacuation.